Professor Vango by Gelett Burgess
Professor Vango is a humorous novel written by Gelett Burgess and published in 1906. The book follows the misadventures of Professor Vango, a pompous and self-important academic who travels to various parts of the world in search of knowledge and fame. Along the way, he encounters a series of absurd situations that challenge his beliefs and assumptions about himself and the world around him. The book is known for its witty dialogue, satirical humor, and vivid descriptions of exotic locations.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1927 · Genre: Humor, Satire, Paranormal · 3,679 words
First lines
"Yer was mixed up in a narsty piece o' business," said Coffee John, after the Freshman had concluded his tale, "an' it strikes me as yer gort wot yer bloomin' well desarved. I don't rightly know w'ether yer expect us to larff or to cry, but I'm inclined to fyver a grin w'erever possible, as 'elpin' the appetite an' thereby bringin' in tryde. So I move we accept the kid's apology for bein' farnd in me shop, an' perceed with the festivities o' the evenink. I see our friend 'ere with the long finger-nails is itchin' to enliven the debyte, an' I'm afryde if we don't let 'im 'ave 'is sye art, 'e'll bloomin' well bust with it."
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Satire, Paranormal, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 3,679 words
- Structure: 1 section, 40 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The narrative is filled with comedic elements, including witty dialogue and satirical depictions of spiritualism.
- Satire — The story critiques and mocks the practices and beliefs of spiritualism and mediumship.
- Paranormal — The plot revolves around spiritualism, séances, and communication with spirits.
- Drama — The story includes dramatic elements such as personal conflict and emotional tension.
Tags
adventure · mystery · humor · fantasy · education · science · imagination · quirky · eccentric · characters · narrative · whimsical